The 6th Day
The 6th Day

The 6th Day

2000Movie123 minEnglish

A world of the very near future in which cattle, fish, and even the family pet can be cloned. But cloning humans is illegal - that is until family man Adam Gibson comes home from work one day to find a clone has replaced him. Taken from his family and plunged into a sinister world he doesn't understand, Gibson must not only save himself from the assassins who must destroy him to protect their secret, but uncover who and what is behind the horrible things happening to him.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes42%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Roger SpottiswoodeGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the near future, cloning technology allows for the wealthy to replace themselves. Adam Gibson, a helicopter pilot, is unknowingly cloned while on a family vacation. Upon returning home, he discovers his clone is living with his family and that he himself is presumed dead. He must then fight against the corporation responsible and expose their illegal cloning practices.

Critical Reception

The 6th Day received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its action sequences and Schwarzenegger's performance, while others found the plot to be derivative and predictable. Audiences generally responded more positively, appreciating the sci-fi concepts and action-heavy nature of the film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its futuristic action and Schwarzenegger's charismatic presence.
  • Criticized for its thin plot and reliance on familiar sci-fi tropes.
  • Some reviewers found the ethical questions surrounding cloning to be thought-provoking, even if underdeveloped.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film for its exciting action sequences and the familiar appeal of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The science fiction elements and the exploration of cloning were also noted as positives, though some found the story to be somewhat predictable.

Fun Fact

The film's visual effects were created by a total of 18 different companies, showcasing the scale of the production's ambition for its time.

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Gimly

Gimly

_The 6th Day_ is a **great** title for a movie about man-made lifeforms. The movie never really lives up to that, I 100% understand the criticisms it received when it was released, but I actually did enjoy watching it. _Final rating:★★★...
John Chard

John Chard

If you really believe that then you should clone yourself while you're still alive. Vilified when it was released, one of the small handful of films that came at the end of Arnold Schwarzenegger's film career before he went into politics...